Wharton County Junior College students rehearse a scene from Bedtime Stories (as told
by our dad) (who messed them up) which opens on April 27 at the Horton Foote Theatre
in the Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building on the Wharton campus. The show is free of
admission and open to the public. Pictured, from left to right, are Megan Poffenbarger
of Wharton, Tyler Korff of Markham, Jackson Rogers of Richmond and Bunny Kulak of
Boling.

Wharton County Junior College’s Drama Department will close out its spring season
with an unusual take on classic children’s fairytales.

Opening on April 27 at the Horton Foote Theatre in the Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building
on the Wharton campus, Bedtime Stories (as told by our dad) (who messed them up) chronicles
what happens when an exhausted father takes over the story-telling duties for one
night. From Rumpelstiltskin turning gold into straw to a princess sleeping on a mattress
above a can of peas, the classic tales get a little confused and take on a unique
life of their own.

The end result is plenty of humor, wild characterizations and witty dialogue. Although
enjoyable for an adult crowd, the play is geared toward elementary-aged students and
is part of the drama department’s annual Children’s Production series. Invitations
were sent out to area elementary schools and a morning and afternoon performance will
be held in addition to the usual night-time showings.

“There are some parts that are specifically written for kids,” McLarty said.

McLarty noted that this particular play has provided his actors with an opportunity
to try out different accents and character traits as it presents a less formal view
of the traditional stories.

The WCJC Drama Department will present Bedtime Stories (as told by our dad) (who messed
them up) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 at the Horton
Foote Theatre in the Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building on the Wharton campus. Additional
performances are scheduled for area elementary school students. The production is
open to the public and free of admission.

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